Larne employees sign up for Air Ambulance NI challenge

Andrea Gillespie along with her two children, who work for the family business ICSS Ltd. They will be taking part in AANI’s 3 Peaks Challenge (Slieve Donard) on September 26.

Air Ambulance NI, in partnership with Northern Ireland Ambulance Service (NIAS) provides the HEMS for Northern Ireland and requires £5,500 a day from donations and fundraising to sustain operations.

Grace Williams, Area Fundraising Manager at AANI, said: “The Air Ambulance medical team continue to be tasked out to traumas on average once or twice every day.

“The life-saving service is there for us every day, and pre-hospital critical care can mean the difference between life and death.

“Such a crucial service for everyone means that even in these challenging times, fundraising has to continue.

“We are so inspired by the creativity and generosity we are seeing from the public. ICSS Ltd are a really inspiring local business. We are delighted that they have registered to climb Slieve Donard on September 26.

“This is a huge challenge and we wish them the best of luck and will be cheering them all on, virtually. The Three Peaks involved over 365 people last year, a tremendous effort.

“That team collectively raised £25k, keeping the team flying for almost five days. So, we’re delighted to be able to offer this again, supported by Boost Drinks. Our supporters are looking forward to walking our beautiful peaks.”

Air Ambulance NI brings urgent medical assistance to anywhere in the province, operating seven days a week for 12 hours per day.

It can get to anywhere in Northern Ireland in approximately 25 minutes. This Doctor/Paramedic service benefits those whose lives are at serious risk following significant injury or trauma.

Effectively the service brings emergency hospital care direct to

the casualty.

The registration fee per location costs £20 per peak and to find out more and to donate to the Three Peaks Challenge visit airambulanceni.org

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